How can deepening my emotional vulnerability transform my relationship? We have some dysfunctional dynamics, like power imbalance and judgement, I’d like to address. Can couples therapy help us? Maintaining a balance of power, open communication, and acceptance of emotional vulnerability is essential for building a healthy and fulfilling relationship. When one partner feels they have
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In the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more therapists offering virtual therapy and teleheath. But will virtual therapy be as helpful as in-person therapy? The therapists and coaches at Capital Crescent Collective hear this question often. This is a very common question! For years, tools did not exist to provide reliable telehealth services,
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We can all use guidance to improve our listening skills! In this post, Dr. Emily Cook shares three helpful resources if you’re seeking to be a better listener.
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Dr. Emily Cook is a featured contributor to this January 2019 article on Huff Post
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In his first blog post, Brian Livelsberger explains why he only recommends 80 minute appointments for couples: research shows that fewer, longer appointments produce greater gains than shorter, more numerous appointments
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2019 is here and my partner and I really want to make relationship resolutions, but we keep getting stuck! We have tried in the past to come up with New Year Resolutions, but we never end up following through. Any tips for how we can start the year off right as a couple? The start
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You and your partner decided to seek couples counseling, found a therapist, and made your first appointment. Now what? Your work begins before therapy does
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Jay-Z’s song, 4:44, demonstrates the art of empathy: how to listen deeply to your partner’s experience and respond with understanding. Learn how in this post by Michelle Collins!
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When summer parties include extended family members or lots of planning, stress levels can soar! Here are three tips for dealing with summer party stress
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Here are four recommendations for three books that will help you continue to repair and enrich your marriage in between couples therapy sessions
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